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With more than 12 million albums sold, three Grammys to his name and one of only three performers in history to have registered a Top 40 single in each of the last four decades, “Weird Al” Yankovic is back on the road with The Mandatory World Tour. Fresh off the release of his 14th studio album, Mandatory Fun (the first ever comedy album to debut at #1 on Billboard’s Top 200), Weird Al takes no prisoners with parodies of some of the biggest hits from 2014 such as Pharrell Williams’ Happy (Tacky), Robin Thicke’s Blurred Lines (Word Crimes), Lorde’s Royals (Foil), Iggy Azalea’s Fancy (Handy) and Imagine Dragons’ Radioactive (Inactive). Irreverent. Hilarious. And it’s Mandatory!

The Mandatory Czar Experience: (Tier 1) $260 Limited to 50 people

One (1) premium reserved ticket in the first 5 rows

Meet & Greet with WeirdAl

Invitation to a pre-show party at the Mandatory Lounge, including cash bar

Personally autographed Limited Edition Mandatory World Tour poster

Complete set of WeirdAl Trading Cards (including brand new cards from Mandatory Fun - over 125 cards in all!)

Additional exclusive WeirdAl merchandise gift

On site concert concierge

The Mandatory VIP Experience: (Tier 2) $129

One (1) premium reserved ticket

Invitation to a pre-show party at the Mandatory Lounge, including cash bar

Limited Edition Mandatory World Tour poster

Complete set of WeirdAl Trading Cards (including brand new cards from Mandatory Fun - over 125 cards in all!)

On site concert concierge

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Time-tested rockers Peter Frampton and Cheap Trick co-headline this concert for the ages in the fittingly, acoustically superb, Ferguson Center for the Arts concert hall! With more than 5,000 performances spanning four decades and 20 million records sold worldwide, Cheap Trick is undoubtedly one of the most influential classic rock groups of the past 50 years. The band was formed in 1974 and while it has evolved throughout the years, Cheap Trick has continued to reach mainstream and critical success. Hits such as “I Want You To Want Me,” “Dream Police,” and “Surrender” have cemented the group as one of America’s top rock ‘n’ roll bands of all time.

Peter Frampton remains one of the most celebrated artists and guitarists in rock history. At 16, he was lead singer and guitarist for British band the Herd. At 18, he co-founded one of the first super groups, seminal rock act Humble Pie. His session work includes collaborations with such legendary artists as George Harrison, Harry Nilsson, David Bowie, Jerry Lee Lewis, Ringo Starr, John Entwistle and many others. His fifth solo album, the electrifying Frampton Comes Alive!, is one of the top-selling live records of all time.

VIP Package: $225

One (1) premium reserved ticket located within rows 2-12

Specially designed tour shirt (exclusive to VIP package only)

Collectible tour lithograph (numbered, limited print)

Official guitar pick set (with custom case)

Exclusive tour merchandise item

Commemorative tour laminate

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Comedian Brian Regan’s family friendly act has made him one of the premier funny men working today. His non-stop theater tour has taken him around the globe and in front of diverse audiences — all to critical and peer acclaim. The perfect balance of sophisticated writing and physicality, Regan consistently attracts full houses with fervent fans that span generations. He’s released a live hour-long show album, All By Myself, and two highly praised, hour-long Comedy Central specials on DVD — The Epitome of Hyperbole and Brian Regan Standing Up. With his clean act, Regan has set a standard of excellence that others continually try to follow.

“Regan has been blazing a trail of laughter over the past few years and it’s even more amazing when you realize he doesn’t need to be shocking or dirty to get a laugh. But what’s interesting is that most people won’t even realize this until the end of the show when they think, ‘Wait a minute. There isn’t one joke of his that I couldn’t tell my boss or my kids.’ ”

—Metro SpiritAugusta, Georgia

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This New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players production is your chance to get carried away by Pirates. Join the band of swashbuckling buccaneers, bumbling British bobbies, frolicsome Victorian maidens and the delightfully dotty “model of a modern Major-General” for a rollicking romp over the rocky coast of Cornwall. This exuberant musical theater masterpiece, directed and conducted by Albert Bergeret with choreography by Bill Fabris, is performed in its original format. The rich sounds of full orchestra, chorus and legitimate vocal soloists resonate with classic elegance and power while the company’s vibrancy, energy and contemporary sense of humor keep the show alive and exciting to a modern audience. The Pirates of Penzance — they’ll steal your heart away!

Madeleine K. Albright has devoted her life to public service, not only on behalf of the citizens of the United States but the world. From 1993–1997, Albright served as the U.S. Permanent Representative to the UN. In 1997, she was named the first female U.S. Secretary of State. In that role she reinforced America’s alliances, advocated democracy and human rights and promoted American trade and business, labor and environmental standards abroad. Albright has also held (and holds) positions with the U.S. Department of Defense’s Defense Policy Board and chaired a group of experts focused on developing NATO’s New Strategic Concept. In 2012 President Obama awarded the U.S. Medal of Freedom to Dr. Albright — the nation’s highest civilian honor — citing the inspiration her life is to all and that her scholarship and insight continue to make the world a better, more peaceful place. She is also the author of five New York Times best-sellers.

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There is ONLY one REAL Rat Pack Experience! Hackett Miller’s critically acclaimed production, Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack Show, is the Presenters’ Choice for the finest performing arts centers across the country. Broadway World writes, “The Best Show of the Year!” (reviewed at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts). Having their own personal connection to the Rat Pack has allowed the producers to tell this story like no one else can. Sandy Hackett’s father was legendary comedian, Buddy Hackett, and producer Lisa Dawn Miller’s father was legendary songwriter, Ron Miller, who wrote For Once In My Life (recorded by every member of the Rat Pack) and many other huge hits. Together, Hackett and Miller have created a truly entertaining theatrical production based on the musical and comedic legacy of the Rat Pack.

As an icon in the music industry, Chick Corea needs little introduction. The keyboardist, composer and bandleader is a DownBeat Hall of Famer and NEA Jazz Master, as well as the fourth-most nominated artist in Grammy Awards history with 63 nods — and 22 wins, in addition to a number of Latin Grammys. From straight-ahead to avant-garde, bebop to jazz-rock fusion and more, Chick has touched an astonishing number of musical bases in his career. Known as an adventuresome collaborator, he co-headlines this show with Béla Fleck, who is often considered the world’s greatest banjo player. Others claim that Fleck has virtually reinvented the image and the sound of the banjo through a remarkable performing and recording career. If you are familiar with Fleck, you know that he just loves to play the banjo, and can play it in almost any setting! The evening will consist of solo and joint performances, so prepare to be thoroughly entertained by two iconic musicians!

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Flamenco choreographer extraordinaire José Porcel makes a brilliant return to North America with Flamenco Fire, a thrilling performance of classical and traditional Flamenco dance and music guaranteed to set your soul afire! Porcel and his company of dancers and live orchestra present a spectacle of classic Flamenco as it was danced and performed by the great masters, including Antonio Gades and José Greco! The dancers in the company are first-rate: “lithe and accomplished.” Porcel choreographed his first work in 1991 but has kept his dance spirit alive as mostly premier or lead dancer with numerous world-class companies. This breathtaking extravaganza represents the purity and authenticity of the golden age of Flamenco —

it is Flamenco at its best!

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It is well known that The B-52s are The World’s Greatest Party Band. And after 20 million albums into their career, there can be no doubt as to why they remain one of rock music’s most beloved and enduring bands. From groundbreaking songs like Rock Lobster, Dance This Mess Around and Private Idaho, to chart-topping hits like Love Shack and Roam and Deadbeat Club, to their thrilling reemergence on the pop scene with their 2008 CD Funplex, The B-52s’ unforgettable dance-rock tunes start a party every time their music begins. As they (Cindy, Fred and Kate) take their party-music revolution into the 21st century, The B-52s show no signs of slowing down, serving up their own unique blend of music and showmanship to millions of fans around the world.

Formed in 1967, signed in 1971 and fronted by iconic vocalist Kevin Cronin since 1972, REO Speedwagon is a band whose credo is a never-ending desire to give their all to their fans. By the early ’70s, the band’s unrelenting drive, as well as non-stop touring and recording, carved a path straight to platinum albums and freeform FM radio staples such as Ridin’ The Storm Out. Soon to follow was 1980’s explosive Hi Infidelity. REO rode the top of the charts with a RIAA-certified 22 million albums sold in the U.S. and 40 million around the globe (all fueled by a string of gold and platinum records and international hit singles). Today REO is still doing what they’ve always done — taking care of their legacy, focusing on the future and carrying on with music that defines excellence in song craftsmanship and brilliant live performance for several generations of fans.

Founded in 1992 by Adi Sha’al and Noa Wertheim, the Vertigo Dance Company has established a unique presence in the contemporary dance scene worldwide. Having developed a distinct artistic language that emphasizes the link between “Art and Earth,” works challenge and create an awareness to the limits of the human body. The result is a collage of intricate and singular dance creations that exude the holistic and spiritual approach of leading choreographer, Noa Wertheim. Since founding the Vertigo Dance Company, Sha’al and Wertheim have created a new production each and every year, from original dance works to various collaborative projects — each time, inviting audiences on a unique and enchanting journey.

This engagement of Vertigo Dance Company is funded through the Mid Atlantic Tours program of Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation with support from the National Endowment for the Arts.

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Don't miss your chance to see the must-see new show, John Cleese and Eric Idle: Together Again At Last ... For The Very First Time! Cleese and Idle will blend scripted and improvised bits with storytelling, musical numbers, exclusive footage, aquatic juggling and an extended audience Q&A to craft a unique comedic experience with every performance. As founding member of Monty Python, Cleese and Idle are unarguably among the godfathers of modern comedy, helping to pioneer and irreverent, absurdist sensibility that is emulated by comics around the world.

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Direct from Beijing comes The National Acrobats and Circus of the People’s Republic of China, performing Peking Dreams. Founded in 1953, the National Acrobats and Circus is one of the longest running and most distinguished circus troupes in China. They are especially acclaimed in China because of the unique acts in their program such as Grand Flying Trapeze, Group Contortion, Girls’ Balance With Bowls, cycling stunts and many other outstanding acrobatic acts. The Company has won more than 20 Gold and Silver medals and various other awards at international circus festivals including the Monte Carlo International Circus Festival, Cirque de Demain and China National Acrobatic Competition. Great fun for the kids, great fun for the whole family!

Grammy Award-winning legend Mavis Staples teams up with multi-platinum recording artist Joan Osborne on the highly anticipated national tour, Solid Soul. From her early days with the iconic Staple Singers, when she was on top of the charts with songs like the 1972 #1 hit I’ll Take You There, to her recent albums with Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy, Mavis Staples has been a leader in American music for six decades. The "Solid Soul" tour marks her first tour collaboration with Joan Osborne, the widely celebrated singer-songwriter who dominated Top 40 radio with her hit song One of Us and whose albums have garnered seven Grammy nominations. Osborne has rightfully earned a reputation as one of the great voices of her generation — both a commanding, passionate performer and a frank, emotionally evocative songwriter. Indeed a very soulful pairing.

The Bollywood Masala Orchestra and Dancers of India present Spirit of India, a new step toward a bold vision in Indian live music and dance! Rahis Bharti, one of India’s greatest musical figures, and the Bollywood Masala Orchestra and Dancers of India, invite you on a lively musical journey from Rajasthan to Mumbai that characterizes the incredible India we know today. With 17 professional artists onstage, you will experience the soul of a veritable feast of Indian sounds, featuring a mix of Indian and Western instruments such as bass drums, side drums, trombone, tabla, dholak, harmonium and clarinet, among many others. The Bollywood Masala Orchestra and Dancers of India give an authentic taste of the richness and excitement of Indian music.

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“Beautiful” simply does not describe the incomparable force known to the world as Patti LaBelle. As time continues to evolve, the soulful songbird’s name has become synonymous with grace, style, elegance and class. Belting out classic rhythm and blues renditions, pop standards and spiritual sonnets have created the unique platform of versatility that Ms. Patti is known and revered for. In 2009, the Philadelphia maven reunited with Sarah Dash and Nona Hendryx for the first time in 30 years for the critically acclaimed Labelle reunion album, Back to Now. Just this past spring, she danced her way into America’s hearts on Dancing With the Stars, working her way to week six! In addition to her amazing career as an entertainer and entrepreneurial success, Ms. LaBelle’s work as a humanitarian is just as legendary. She is an advocate for organizations and initiatives related to cancer, HIV and AIDS, adoption and foster care, among others.

The Munich Symphony Orchestra (Münchner Symphoniker) was founded in 1945 as “Symphonieorchester Kurt Graunke” and — with its four subscription series in Prinzregententheater, Herkulessaal and the Philharmonie am Gasteig — is regarded as one of the high-profile ensembles of the city of Munich (of which there are four). The Orchestra performs more than 100 concerts each year throughout Europe, Asia and the United States (they last performed here in 2009). Georg Schmöhe, as chief conductor, has been credited with raising the artistic profile of the orchestra as well as the continuing enhancement of its symphonic repertoire. Philippe Entremont serves as conductor, as well as piano soloist.

The New York Times wrote: “To call Pepe Romero a superb guitarist is to understate the case … [he] is an exceptional musician, and one whose qualities would assuredly have made themselves known regardless of the instrument he had chosen for his own.”

Known to millions as “The Royal Family of the Guitar,” the Romeros were founded by the legendary Celedonio Romero with his sons Celin, Pepe and Angel in 1960. Half a century after walking onto the world stage as the first classical guitar quartet, The Romeros continue to be a veritable institution in the world of classical music.

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This holiday season discover the perfect gift for everyone on your list! Start with a timeless tale of joy and goodwill, fill it with classic Irving Berlin songs, top it off with glorious dancing and lots of snow and head on over to the Ferguson Center for the Arts to see IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS. Performances begin November 13 for this must-see classic in a lavish new production that the New York Times says to, “put on your wish list.” IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS tells the story of a song-and-dance team putting on a show in a magical Vermont inn and falling for a stunning sister act in the process. Full of dancing, laughter and some of the greatest songs ever written! Give everyone the gift they’re dreaming of with this merry and bright holiday musical.

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Frank Sinatra, Jr. delivers first-hand recollections about life on and off stage of his iconic father preforming Sinatra Sings Sinatra.The multi-media show, with film excerpts, family photos and insights into the world’s greatest entertainer, can only come from his son. Above all, this evening is about the music of Sinatra. Come Fly With Me, New York, New York, Strangers in the Night and My Way, plus many more, are backed by a wonderful big band featuring many members who played with Sinatra, Sr. The 100th Birthday Celebration, Sinatra Signs Sinatra, is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Join Frank Sinatra, Jr. and share in The Centennial Celebration of the music, life and legend of Sinatra.

From her first No. 1 recording, He’s A Rebel, through her string of hits with the legendary “Wall of Sound” hit factory (Da Doo Ron Ron and Christmas Baby Please Come Home), to the countless backup gigs for artists like Sam Cooke, Elvis Presley, Cher and Aretha Franklin, Darlene Love continues to blaze a trail of success in the music industry. In 2011 she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (no wonder she’s been hailed as the greatest singer in pop music!). She’s also proven herself a talented actress, starring as Danny Glover’s screen wife in the Lethal Weapon films and lighting up Broadway in such musicals as Grease and the Tony Award-nominated Leader of the Pack. As a member of The Shirelles (Will You Love Me Tomorrow), she shared the honor of being named one of the 100 best acts of all time by Rolling Stone in 2004. Opening the evening’s performance is Little Anthony (yes, of The Imperials and the one noted for his high-pitched falsetto voice, backed by his own band and singers!

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The Oak Ridge Boys have one of the most distinctive sounds in the music industry. They’ve scored 12 gold, three platinum, and one double-platinum album with more than a dozen national Number One singles and over 30 Top Ten hits. The band has also garnered a host of industry accolades including Grammy, Dove, CMA and ACM awards. They bring three decades of charted singles and 50 years of tradition to bear on a stage show widely acknowledged as among the most exciting anywhere. Their annual Christmas show includes Oaks’ hits as well as tried and true holiday songs people expect to hear. It has become a holiday tradition with fans and their families. In early 2014 (41 years after they first stepped onstage together as a group) they celebrated 41 million, RIAA-certified records sold and in the fall of 2015 they will be (or have been depending on when you are reading this!) inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Celebrate this holiday season with the celestial voices of multi-platinum Irish singing sensation Celtic Woman as they present Home For Christmas — The Symphony Tour. Featuring music from the all-female music ensemble’s second Christmas album, Home For Christmas, including holiday favorites I’ll Be Home for Christmas and Silent Night. This promises to be an enchanting and festive evening filled with mesmerizing music, performance and holiday cheer.

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Multi-Grammy nominee and saxophonist extraordinaire Dave Koz returns with the must-see show of the holiday season. “By all rights, smooth jazz should own the holiday season, and the saxophonist Dave Koz is better positioned than anyone to make it so,” says The New York Times in a review of his latest Christmas album, The 25th of December. Dave’s high-energy shows have made him synonymous with the season, with the El Paso Times saying, “Dave Koz = Christmas” and Examiner.com christening him “Santa Koz.”

The 2015 Dave Koz and Friends Christmas tour will feature Dave along with three special guests. Koz will be joined by two tour “alumni” — the irrepressible Jonathan Butler, who has earned accolades in the R&B, contemporary jazz and gospel fields, and Dutch saxophone star Candy Dulfer, who was introduced with the smash pop single “Lily Was Here” and has since released 10 studio albums and performed with such artists as Prince, Dave Stewart and Lionel Ritchie — and the legendary Bill Medley, who will be touring with Koz for the first time. Medley, who co-founded The Righteous Brothers with Bobby Hatfield, has released 14 solo albums, including the Grammy-winning Dirty Dancing. Together, the four musicians will put fresh spins on holiday classics as well as other selections that beautifully capture the spirit of the season.

Would you like the best seats and to meet Dave Koz in an intimate social Q&A before the show? Would you like a photograph and autographed VIP laminate? Get the Dave Koz “Koz it's Christmas!” VIP Experience package. Check out the quick video from Dave's VIP events: http://www.davekoz.com/vip

- There are a very limited number of spaces available. This package includes a ticket to the show within the first 4 rows.- The 30 minute VIP event takes place prior to the show. Please note: you must be able to arrive 1 hour and 45 minutes prior to show time. The VIP event begins promptly 1 hour and 30 minutes prior to show time.

Savion Glover’s “DANCE HOLIDAY SPeCTacULaR” brings bright lights, cheerful sounds and heart-pounding performances to the Ferguson Center! Bursting with festive holiday spirit, legendary choreographer and world-renowned dance sensation Savion Glover will fill the concert hall with dance, rhythm and music to all-time holiday favorites from around the world. During this very, merry holiday season, Glover’s “DANCE HOLIDAY SPeCTacULaR” invites the joyous sounds of song, music and tap dance to the stage as only “Tap Master” Savion Glover can bring!

“I think what makes Savion an incredible artist is his extraordinary joy in what he does. He is able to live in that state of joy and not compromise his emotional complexity like the earlier tap dancers had to … He is as much a composer as he is a choreographer.” —George C. Wolfe, Director

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The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, led by Wynton Marsalis, is made up of 15 of the finest soloists, ensemble players and arrangers in jazz music today. Its mission is to entertain, enrich and expand a global community for jazz through performance, education and advocacy. Somewhat incredibly, JLCO started as a summer concert series at the Center in 1987; its phenomenal success is outer-worldly and eventually led to the opening the world’s first venue designed specifically for jazz in 2004. JLCO has celebrated jazz and these monumental landmarks with an ever-growing audience of jazz fans from around the world. This unique holiday program combines the talents of JLCO with those of Mr. Denzal Sinclaire, a pianist/singer of subtle skill and with a relaxed and sophisticated approach to songs.

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“Roof Raising Performances” and “Great Style and Panache” are just a few of the many rave review headlinesdescribing recent Royal Philharmonic Orchestra performances. Under the baton of guest conductor and violin soloist Pinchas Zukerman (a phenomenon in the world of music for over four decades noted for his musical genius, prodigious technique and unwavering artistic standards), the Royal Philharmonic has quickly become the leading London orchestra and enjoys an international reputation for bringing audiences worldwide first-class performances and the highest possible standards of music-making across a diverse range of musical repertoire. Britain’s “self-appointed national orchestra” will return to the Ferguson Center by popular demand for a reprise of its January 2012 visit.

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Actor, writer, science advocate and director are just a few of Alan Alda’s many job titles, which, collectively have led to incredibly intriguing life experiences. Throughout his 40-year career, he’s won seven Emmys, six Golden Globes and three DGA awards for directing. When not garnering accolades for his roles in front of and behind the camera, Alda spent 11 years hosting Scientific American Frontiers on PBS. One of TV Guide’s 50 Greatest Television Stars of All Time, Alda is best known for portraying Hawkeye Pierce on M*A*S*H, which earned him five Emmys for acting, writing and directing, the only actor in history to win in each category for a single series. His first memoir Never Have Your Dog Stuffed, and Other Things I’ve Learned became a New York Times bestseller, as did his second: Things I Overheard While Talking to Myself. Spend an evening with the inimitable Alan Alda, learning, sharing and laughing.

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The Band of the Royal Marines and the legendary Pipes, Drums and Highland Dancers of the Scots Guards join forces in grand style for an evening of pageantry and music! In their distinctive white helmets, The Band of the Royal Marines is celebrated for the quality of their music, visual grandeur and precision drill. On the concert platform they enjoy a similar reputation ensuring their continuing popularity with their audiences. The Band's repertoire includes popular classics, big band, stimulating contemporary works and entertaining solo features.

The Scots Guards were formed in 1642 by the Marquis of Argyll to act as a royal bodyguard. The sound of the pipes has long instilled a great sense of pride and passion, which has inspired Scottish soldiers in the heat of battle. The music of the Pipes and Drums is integral to the way of life in a Scottish infantry regiment and every company within the battalion has its own particular pipe tune. The stirring sound of bagpipes, drums, band music and all the color and pageantry of the military uniforms will appeal to the whole family.

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Now in its 25th amazing year, the “World’s Most Successful Rock ‘n’ Roll Musical” continues to thrill audiences on tour in the U.S. and around the world. Viewed by more than 20 million people in over 20,000 performances worldwide, Buddy opened in London’s West End in 1989, and has been seen on Broadway, throughout Canada, the U.K., Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Germany, Scandinavia, South Africa, the Netherlands and Singapore, winning numerous awards along the way. Buddy tells the story of Buddy Holly through his short, yet spectacular career, and features the classic songs, “Peggy Sue,” “That’ll Be The Day,” ”Not Fade Away,” “Oh Boy,” Ritchie Valens’ “La Bamba,” The Big Bopper’s “Chantilly Lace” and many more!

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Called “the world’s reigning male chorus” by The New Yorker, the San Francisco-based, Grammy Award-winning ensemble Chanticleer is celebrating its 38th season. Named for the “clear-singing” rooster in Geoffrey Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales, Chanticleer was founded in 1978 by tenor Louis A. Botto, who performed until 1989 and served as Artistic Director until his death in 1997. Praised by the San Francisco Chronicle for their “tonal luxuriance and crisply etched clarity,” Chanticleer is known around the world as “an orchestra of voices” for the seamless blend of its 12 male voices (ranging from soprano to bass), and its original interpretations of vocal literature, from Renaissance to jazz and popular genres, as well as contemporary composition. William Fred Scott begins his tenure as Chanticleer’s fifth Music Director in 2015.

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Founded in 1945 on the heels of postwar Polish independence, The Polish Baltic Philharmonic is the largest music institution in northern Poland. As it exists and thrives today, the Philharmonic represents an amalgamation of international and historical influences (and the lofty passions that witnessed tragedy and drove revolutions) while still capturing the prideful stoicism of contemporary Poland and the larger Baltic Sea coast.

Ernst van Tiel performed just about all the important works from the symphonic repertoire, but in particular his interpretations of music from the 19th and 20th century provided him an international reputation. His activities abroad include guest conductorships among others at the orchestra of the Teatro Communale in Bologna, where he introduced works of contemporary Dutch composers, the Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra with a program based on the music of Duke Ellington, the Royal Flemish Philharmonic, the National Orchestra of Belgium and several orchestras in Germany and China.

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Two rock ‘n’ roll mainstay bands are gonna hit our stage and lay down some riffs that will have the joint jumpin’! These “two” are no strangers to each other as they provided guest vocals on Umbrella In My Drink. Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes come from the same neck of the woods as other great bands — “The Jersey Shore.” Reared on blues and R&B, Johnny was surrounded by a rich musical family environment — heck — even his nickname stems from his bent toward the blues sounds of the Southside of Chicago!

Gary U.S. Bonds launched his career at age 19 with a little hit called New Orleans. Over the next three years it was hit after hit, and then next thing he knew it was three decades later and he is still as popular as ever! Gary tours with his group, the very highly regarded and powerful Roadhouse Rockers, performing his hits, some new songs, some rockin’ R&B blues and generally thrilling all audiences east, west, north and south … pretty much the whole world over!

Following critically acclaimed world tours, Blaze finally comes to the USA with a cast of the 16 best dancers in the world ready to pop, lock and break-dance their way around the cities to entertain crowds of dance and music fans looking for a night of top entertainment. Blaze has been described as “the party of the year” and as “a unique theatre show with the feel of a club night and the energy of a pop concert.” Featuring music by Michael Jackson, Lady Gaga, Kanye West, David Guetta and Snoop Dogg, this family friendly show takes the raw energy and athleticism of street dance and combines it with high-end production values. Blaze unites creative and performance teams that combine their experience of having worked with the world’s top performers including The Rolling Stones, Jay Z, Justin Timberlake and Beyoncé.

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The Monterey Jazz Festival is the longest, continuously running jazz festival in the world (b. 1958). It is world-renowned for its artistic excellence, sophisticated informality and longstanding mission to create and support year-round jazz education and performance programs. This year’s lineup reflects Monterey’s “traditional-untraditionalist” attitude and jazz-with-a-purpose exuberance. Featuring leading critically acclaimed, Grammy-winning jazz artists, the band consists of saxophonist, bandleader and composer Ravi Coltrane, Nicholas Payton on trumpet and Raul Midon on guitar. Anchoring the tour is a remarkable trio featuring Joe Sanders on bass, Justin Brown on drums and MJF On Tour musical director Gerald Clayton. Embracing the past, present and future of jazz, the Monterey Jazz Festival On Tour will perform an assortment of classic jazz repertoire and original compositions by band members.

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Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the smash hit Broadway musical, is returning to Hampton Roads! Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, this eye-popping spectacle has won the hearts of over 35 million people worldwide. This classic musical love story is filled with unforgettable characters, lavish sets and costumes, and dazzling production numbers including “Be Our Guest” and the beloved title song. Experience the romance and enchantment of Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at the Ferguson Center for the Arts!

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Direct from TAO’s successful, sold-out world premiere run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, is a brand new production, TAO: Seventeen Samurai. This new show delivers heart-stopping wonder with athletic bodies and contemporary costumes combined with explosive Taiko drumming and innovative choreography. The performers who take the stage for TAO are both highly trained athletes and highly expressive artists. Melodies of various genres and traditional instruments result in an enchanting scene that only TAO can present, using world-class techniques and specialized knowledge. TAO: Seventeen Samurai has critics raving about TAO’s extraordinary precision, energy and stamina. With hundreds of sold-out shows and more than six million spectators, TAO has proven that modern entertainment based on the timeless, traditional art of Japanese drumming entertains international audiences again and again.

VOCALOSITY is the all-new live concert event from the creative mind of artistic producer Deke Sharon (Pitch Perfect, The Sing-Off) that takes a cappella to a whole new level! This fast-paced production features 12 dynamic voices singing some of today’s chart-topping hits in brand-new arrangements too incredible to miss.

No genre of music is off limits in the world of a cappella and VOCALOSITY will explore them all – from tenth century Gregorian chant and classic choral, to barber shop quartet and bouncing doo-wop all the way to The Beatles and Bruno Mars. Combine that with movement and choreography from Sean Curran (Stomp original cast member) and you have an exhilarating evening of song unlike anything you’ve ever seen or heard, live on stage.

It’s the aca-perfect concert experience!

Think you can sing? The Ferguson Center will host an online video competition among local a cappella groups who will compete for the chance to perform live at their respective performance. The winner in each city will be chosen by Sharon himself and will open VOCALOSITY’s second act with a 5-minute vocal routine. Stay tuned for details!

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The Metropolitan Opera Rising Stars Concert Series offers opera fans across North America a rare opportunity to experience remarkable young artists on the cusp of extraordinary careers. For more than 125 years, the Metropolitan Opera has been the artistic home of the greatest singers in the world. But the Met is also the launching pad for the opera stars of the future. Some of today’s leading artists got their first big break by winning the company’s national auditions, as members of the young artist program, or by catching the attention of Met talent scouts. Stephanie Blythe, Renée Fleming, Susan Graham, Deborah Voigt, Thomas Hampson and Mariusz Kwiecien are just a few of the major artists to have come through the Met ranks. Each concert features several young singers, accompanied by piano, in popular arias, duets and ensembles by opera’s greatest composers. Another generation of young singers is waiting in the wings to be discovered.

In a highly anticipated national tour, Grammy Award-winner Patty Griffin joins forces with Sara Watkins and Anaïs Mitchell in a celebration of American songwriting and performance. More than just a three-act show, this special “singers-in-the-round” style show features all three artists on stage together, sharing songs and accompanying each other for the entire evening.

With a career spanning over two decades, Griffin is the recipient of a Grammy Award for “Best Traditional Gospel Album,” a Grammy Nomination for “Best Contemporary Folk/Americana Album” and The American Music Association’s 2007 “Artist of the Year” and “Album of the Year” awards. In addition to standing out in a crowded field as an incredible vocalist, Griffin is also an accomplished songwriter, having written songs for everyone from the Dixie Chicks to Bette Midler, as well as most of the material on her own impressive catalogue of recordings.

Singer and multi-instrumentalist, Sara Watkins, first praised for her work as a founding member of Grammy Award-winning Nickel Creek, has since established an extraordinary solo career including highly acclaimed studio albums and collaborations with artists such as John Mayer and The Decemberists and has made a name for herself on radio with frequent appearances on A Prairie Home Companion.

Anaïs Mitchell has been compared to Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen and Gillian Welch for her musical style, sound and performance. Winner of the Kerrville Festival’s “New Folk Award” and nominee for the Folk Alliance’s “Best Contemporary Artist Award,” Mitchell is widely recognized as a unique and impressive young voice in the resurging American folk movement. Her most recent album was largely praised by critics as “genre-defining” and her “second consecutive masterpiece.”

Cesar Millan, original host of NatGeo Wild’s Dog Whisperer series and star of the new hit series Cesar 911 on NatGeo WILD, will reveal the secrets of happier, healthier relationships between humans and their beloved canines in his exciting live show that has delighted audiences all over the world. Joined by his famous four-legged friend, Junior, Cesar will share his training secrets in his funny and entertaining way. Then watch Cesar in action as he performs his amazing training demonstrations with multiple dogs, live on stage! From his years of experience, Cesar will show that for a transformation to take place in a dog, the real transformation quite often needs to take place in their human companion first. You’ll be amazed and inspired by the simplicity with which “Cesar’s Way” can bring harmony and balance into your and your dog’s lives.

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The Moscow Festival Ballet was founded in 1989 when legendary principal dancer of the Bolshoi Ballet, Sergei Radchenko, sought to realize his vision of a company that would bring together the highest classical elements of the great Bolshoi and Kirov Ballet companies in an independent new company within the framework of Russian classic ballet. Under Radchenko’s direction, leading dancers from across the Russias have forged an exciting new company staging new productions of timeless classics such as Giselle, Don Quixote, Paquita and Carmen. Scheduled to be performed at the Center is the fairy-tale classic Cinderella.

New York City Ballet is one of the foremost dance companies in the world, with an unparalleled active repertory of more than 150 works — most of them created for NYCB — many of which are considered modern masterpieces. Established in 1948 by choreographer George Balanchine and arts aficionado Lincoln Kirstein, the Company quickly became known for its pure neo-classicism, resonating with modern audiences. Now under the direction of Ballet Master in Chief Peter Martins and Executive Director Katherine Brown, the Company has over 90 dancers, a 62-member orchestra, an official school (the School of American Ballet), an institute for choreography (the New York Choreographic Institute), and an annual 21-week season in New York, the longest home season of any dance company in the world. Widely acknowledged for its enduring contributions to dance, NYCB is committed to promoting creative excellence and nurturing a new generation of dancers and choreographers.

Launched during the summer of 2011, New York City Ballet MOVES is composed of a select group of NYCB principal dancers, soloists, and corps de ballet members, as well as NYCB musicians, providing an opportunity to showcase the Company’s extraordinary artists and repertory for new audiences around the world.

This program of 21st-century choreography presents works from some of today’s leading choreographers. NYCB Ballet Master in Chief Peter Martins’ living locomotive, Hallelujah Junction, and the Company’s first ballet by Resident Choreographer Justin Peck, the kaleidoscopic In Creases, are joined by Christopher Wheeldon’s heartfelt This Bitter Earth pas de deux and the varying emotions of Alexei Ratmansky’s Pictures at an Exhibition.

“The general level of musical precision and sweeping physical freedom was scintillating, exhilarating, galvanizing.” —The New York Times

Joe Theismann is a committed leader, entrepreneur and overall winner. During his 12-year pro-football career, he led the Washington Redskins to victory in Super Bowl XVII; played in 163 consecutive games from 1974–1985 and holds Redskins’ records for passing yardage (25,206), completions (2.044) and attempts (3,602); was selected the NFL’s “Man of the Year” in 1982 for his community service and dedication to the health and welfare of children; won the league’s 1983 “Most Valuable Player” Award; and was a two-time Pro Bowl pick. Theismann has spent the last two decades working for ESPN on their NFL broadcast and the NFL Network and oversees a popular Washington, D.C., restaurant that bears his name. He is also the author of The Complete Idiots Guide to Understanding Football Like a Pro.

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Brace yourself for an evening full of belly-aching laughs with three of the entertainment world’s biggest stars! Jimmie Walker has been making audiences laugh for decades around the globe. He burst onto the scene as J.J. Evans in the classic sitcom Good Times. Earning both an NAACP Image Award and Golden Globe nomination, Jimmie went on to appear in huge shows and movies such as The Love Boat and Airplane!

Harry Anderson is best known for his role of Judge Harry Stone on the 1984–1992 television series Night Court. In addition to eight appearances on Saturday Night Live, Anderson had a recurring guest role as con man “Harry the Hat” on Cheers, toured extensively as a magician and did several magic/comedy shows for broadcast, including Harry Anderson’s Sideshow. Harry combines stand-up, story-telling and magic into a one-of-a-kind show.

Gabe Kaplan is an eccentric comedian most famous for playing the role of Gabe Kotter on the hit 1970’s sitcom Welcome Back Kotter. Kaplan has appeared on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson five times and starred in the film Fast Break and in a touring one-man show as Groucho Marx. He is currently a major contender in the World Series of Poker, to date earning over $1,000,000 and working on adapting Welcome Back Kotter for a new generation.

Warning: This show is for mature audiences as it may contain adult content.

YANNI is a legendary composer and live performer who has brought hundreds of millions of fans and fellow world citizens together via his concerts, with countless more experiencing the magic of his music via TV broadcasts. Truth of Touch, released in 2011, returned YANNI to the contemporary instrumental form that made him an international superstar. The album, his 19th overall and 16th studio release, is his first collection of primarily instrumental music since 2003. YANNI delved into instrumental composing about 10 years after his first album release, and had his first platinum album with Reflections of Passion in 1990. Over the past several years, YANNI’s ongoing studio explorations have resulted in more than 300 songs. He also extensively toured, performing sold-out concerts in Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Asia. This is the international superstar’s first appearance at the Ferguson Center.

Michael Beschloss is an award-winning historian, No.1 best-selling author and serves as the NBC News Presidential Historian — the first time any major network has created such a position. He is also a regular contributor to the PBS NewsHour. Beschloss co-authored (with Caroline Kennedy) the No. 1 New York Times best seller Jacqueline Kennedy: Historic Conversations on Life with John F. Kennedy (2011). He is currently working on a history of American presidents in wartime, from James Madison to George W. Bush, which will be published in 2015. Beschloss is a trustee of the White House Historical Association, the National Archives Foundation and the University of Virginia’s Miller Center of Public Affairs. Newsweek called Beschloss “the nation’s leading Presidential historian.” Albert Hunt of Bloomberg News has called him “a national treasure.”

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This performance marks the second year of our unique relationship with The National Symphony Orchestra (NSO), one of the finest, most visible orchestras in the country. Now in its 85th season, the sixth under the leadership of Music Director Christoph Eschenbach, who is also the Music Director of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the Orchestra has played to great acclaim in events of national and international importance, including state occasions, presidential inaugurations and official holiday celebrations. Its performances range from bold new works to beloved favorites, chamber music to original educational programming, as well as innovative pops programming in almost every genre. Founded in 1931, the Orchestra has, throughout its history, been committed to artistic excellence and music education.

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A true New York City institution, CHICAGO has everything that makes Broadway great: a universal tale of fame, fortune and all that jazz; one show-stopping-song after another; and the most astonishing dancing you’ve ever seen.

No wonder CHICAGO has been honored with 6 Tony Awards, 2 Olivier Awards, a Grammy and thousands of standing ovations.

It’s also no surprise that CHICAGO has wowed audiences all around the world, from Mexico City to Moscow, from Sao Paulo to South Africa.

Whether you’re looking for your first Broadway musical, whether you’ve seen the Academy Award-winning film and want to experience the show live on stage or whether you’ve seen it before and want to recapture the magic, CHICAGO always delivers.

“‘Chicago’ still glitters hypnotically.” —Ben Brantley, The New York Times

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Prepare to be enchanted! Treat yourself and the entire family to a full-length concert of beloved Disney music! Derived from some of the most famous movie scores ever — Beauty and the Beast, Frozen, The Little Mermaid, Mary Poppins, Aladdin, The Lion King and more — the musical program explores many of Walt Disney’s stories and characters through memorable melodies. Come enjoy your favorite Disney music in a whole new way ... live in concert! The show is a full concert experience, featuring four Broadway vocalists, Disney-produced visuals (featuring rare original storyboard artwork and video from the films) and a full, 38-piece orchestra make this a concert experience like no other!

The Paul Taylor Dance Company, established in 1954, is one of the world’s most highly respected and sought-after ensembles. A modest Manhattan performance in 1954 marked the beginning of nearly 60 years of unrivaled creativity, and in the decades that followed, Taylor became a cultural icon and one of history’s most celebrated artists, hailed as part of the pantheon that created American modern dance. Having traveled the globe many times over, Taylor brings his ever-burgeoning repertoire to theaters and venues of every size and description in cultural capitals, on college campuses and in rural communities — and often to places modern dance had never been before.

Winner of eight, 2012 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, ONCE is a truly original Broadway experience. Featuring an impressive ensemble of actor/musicians who play their own instruments onstage, ONCE tells the enchanting tale of a Dublin street musician who’s about to give up on his dream when a beautiful young woman takes a sudden interest in his haunting love songs. As the chemistry between them grows, his music soars to powerful new heights … but their unlikely connection turns out to be deeper and more complex than your everyday romance. Emotionally captivating and theatrically breathtaking, ONCE draws you in from the very first note and never lets go. It’s an unforgettable story about going for your dreams … not living in fear … and the power of music to connect all of us.

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DIRTY DANCING—THE CLASSIC STORY ON STAGE is an unprecedented live experience, exploding with heart-pounding music, passionate romance and sensational dancing.

Seen by millions across the globe, this worldwide smash hit tells the classic story of Baby and Johnny, two fiercely independent young spirits from different worlds who come together in what will be the most challenging and triumphant summer of their lives. Featuring the hit songs, “Hungry Eyes,” “Hey Baby,” “Do You Love Me?” and the heart-stopping “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life.” London’s Sunday Express says, “This crowd-pleasing stage adaptation hits the jackpot!”

Don’t miss your chance to see this record-breaking live theatre sensation. You’ll have the time of your life!

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